Infrastructure project will likely cost less than expected

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Neepawa Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 5

A Winkler based company has won the bidding war for a massive infrastructure upgrade in Neepawa. Dig-All Construction was selected for the nearly $1.1 million project, which involves installing a new trunk sewer to address high volumes of effluent being generated by the town. 

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Wildlife in the garden

By Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture Principal

The first step in becoming a wildlife gardener is to determine what critters you wish to attract. It is then necessary to know what to plant and the forms of animal life that will respond to your plantings. 

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Musicals fun for audiences & performers alike

By Courtney Newton

 

Publicity

When Strathclair Drama Club (SDC) staged The Sound of Music in 1983, it’s unlikely that anyone involved could have envisioned that in 2016, more than 150 people from across Westman would be working together to stage the group’s 34th annual production, Once Upon a Mattress. With no signs of slowing down, this little theatre group with lots of heart has built up a reputation for presenting high quality musical theatre productions that showcase the talents of the cast and crew alike. 

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Manitoba Votes 2016 - Tax structure

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Question: This election, taxation seems to be a larger issue for voters. What is your opinion on the current 

structure, do you think any modifications should be made?

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Fresh crocus photos to get prizes at Arden

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Photo by John Dietz. On April 4, this early crocus sprout was spotted in an Arden crocus patch.

Submitted article

Lansdowne Heritage Resources and Tourism Committee

It’s time to take fresh pictures of the Manitoba prairie crocus.   

More than $500 in prize money is available for winners in the 2016 Crocus Photo Contest at Arden, MB. Entries close at midnight Saturday, April 30. Photos will be printed, judged and displayed a week later at Arden’s Crocus Festival on Saturday, May 7.   

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